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Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$88,059 / year median in Illinois
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist Date Posted:
7/1/2026Location:
All Schools Appropriate valid State of Illinois certificate/approval in the area(s) of service.Ability to physically manage and/or restrain students up to 200 pounds, with assistance, when needed.
Ability to relate to and work with students with special needs who may present a variety of disabilities. Attachment(s): Enter file description